thanks everyone for your input. DH and i are still discussing it, and finding it hard to come to a conclusion. there really are strong arguments both ways. i do know that our OB does carry out the procedure, so to me that is important, because i trust his capabilities, and if we do go ahead, i would want to know that it is someone very skilled and competent!!

dochalstar, that is interesting what you said about HIV, as our midwife running the antenatal classes also mentioned that it lowers the risk, but in australiait was a much lower percentage.

anyway, thanks again for all of your input, we are taking it on board and having long discussions about it......lets hope we have a girl!!!! [-o<

Linda